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Herschel Meaning

    

What does Herschel mean?

The name Herschel is of Yiddish origin.

The meaning of Herschel is "deer".

Herschel is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 8 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Her-schel.

The Given Name Herschel

Herschel is a diminutive of Hirsh. See Hirsh for further details.

Herschel is good for parents who want a name that is attractive and unique.

An auspicious name, it is one that will be admired.

A fearless name that will be attractive to parents.

Herschel falls into the animal name category.

Herschel Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 4,245 in baby name popularity for boys with 24 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 4,510 in baby name popularity for boys with 22 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

View the Herschel Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Herschel has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Herschel to other names.

Herschel Related Names

Herschel is a diminutive of Hirsh.

Variants of the name Herschel include Hershel, Heshel, Hirsh, Hirshel.

Famous Herschels

    Herschel Numerology

    What will your new littleHerschel be like?

    It may all be in the numbers.

    The numbers that make up your child's name.

    Numerology may give you some insight.

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    Herschel Name Fun

    Would you like to fingerspell the name Herschel in American Sign Language?

    Then just follow the diagram below.

    Be creative with the name Herschel.

    Just for fun, see the name Herschel in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

    Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Herschel in Nautical Flags page.